Re: [WinMac] How to check if ethernet card is working

Kyle Johnson(kyle.johnson[at]duke.edu)
Mon, 26 Apr 1999 08:48:45 -0500

> I have a PC (PII overclocked 450mhz) and a Mac (PowerComputer PowerTower
> Pro 225mhz) at home and I'm trying to network them for file transfer.
> I bought a 10/100mbps ethernet card for PC and the Mac has one built-in. I
> tried with Win98 and Dave but it didn't work. Since my Mac was an
> refurbished one and I never used the ethernet before, I'm sure if the
> hardware actually functioning at all. Just wonder if there is a way for me
> to test to see if the card is functioning before I do extensive software
> troubleshooting?

The Mac doesn't need a special cable, but if you don't have a hub you'll
need a different cable to connect two computers together via ethernet. It's
called a cross over cable, and you should be able to find one at your local
network supply house. Alternatively, you may want to purchase a little four
port hub (you can find them for $100 or so). This is easier, IMHO, than the
cross over cable and you'll have room to add a couple more computers (or
share a printer).

Kyle

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